Teen Blogs

Teen Chalk Challenge

Are you having an awesome summer? I hope the answer is, yes! This summer at Mid-Continent Public Library, we launched our first Teen Chalk Challenge. Beginning the 3rd week in May and running through the end of June, teens across Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties create chalk pieces that reflected “Hero." We had 24 branches participate in hosting events.

In Our Own Words

Featured work by teens

I would pick Marvel because while i don't read comics i do see the movies and the Marvel movies capture my attention better than the dc ones. I like the fact that the Marvel super heros have more flaws than say Superman does.

- Anonymous, Boardwalk

Probrably marvel because you can actually relate to the marvel characters take spiderman for example most teens can relate to him as a highschooler! Also marvel superheroes are flawed and supervillans have nothing to lose or are semi-flawless which makes the fight interesting! I also find Stan Lee and Jack Kirby(marvel) tons more exciting!

- Anonymous, Lee's Summit

If I could choose, I would pick Marvel because DC characters are either over powered and boring, like Superman, or not powered enough, like Batman. Even though Marvel characters are easier to beat, that is one of the things that make them more interesting. They're not perfect and neither am I.